Cancelled due to storm damage, paths are currently impassable. Park is temporarily closed.

Please join and welcome Bob & Lorraine Morecraft as they lead the group on this leisurely walk and spot birds.

About this event

This 114-acre preserve is a part of the Steven J. Fousek Preserve complex that includes Paleo Hammock and Teague Hammock. In total the Fousek complex of natural areas comprises of approximately 494 acres of conservation lands. This site is only accessible through the Pale Hammock trail system.

This site preserves a unique hammock with archaeological significance. A one-mile trail leads through a very old forest of elms, oaks and palms. An elevated observation deck overlooks a marsh. 

Habitat: A mix of several habitats including hammock with some very old Hickory, Florida Elm, Sugarberry, Live Oak, Laurel Oak, depression marsh and basin swamp.

Commonly seen wildlife: Deer, turkey, ibis, heron, barred owl, cardinal, mockingbird, catbird and flycatcher. The walk is along cleared trails/paths, and is relatively easy.

DIRECTIONS: 

8551 Carlton Rd Port St. Lucie, FL 34987 

1 hr 10 min (71.5 miles) via I-95 N. This is the fastest route with the usual traffic from Palm Beach International Airport :

Get on I-95 N in West Palm Beach. Follow I-95 N to W Midway Rd in St. Lucie County. Take exit 126 from I-95 N. 47 min (56.6 mi).

Continue on W Midway Rd. Drive to State Hwy 613. 15 min (12.2 mi).

8551 Carlton Rd Port St. Lucie, FL 34987 (there is a left turn lane here and a small street sign only) 

• Take the second entrance.
• Take the second right turn into the parking lot and we will meet there.

There are no restrooms at this location. Closest Restrooms are off of exit 121, Saint Lucie Blvd West.(1-Stop Mobil Express with Gas and Dunkin Donuts located at 1820 SW Fountain View Blvd, Port St. Lucie, Fl. 

No need to print your ticket.

All ages and abilities welcome. The park is accessible to those with wheelchairs and assistive walking devices.

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